Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet coming Feb. 9]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/surface-with-windows-8-pro-tablet-coming-feb-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/surface-with-windows-8-pro-tablet-coming-feb-9/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/22/surface-with-windows-8-pro-tablet-coming-feb-9/#comments Microsoft's Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet is going to miss its planned January launch, but not by much. The tablet will now launch on February 9. The Surface with Windows 8 Pro sports much beefier internals than the Surface with Windows RT. The difference is right there in the name, as the Pro features a full version of Windows 8, meaning it should run most Windows applications, including games. That said, don't expect the internal graphics processor to churn out high settings for most recent releases.

The Surface with Windows 8 Pro comes with 64GB of storage for $899 or 128GB of storage for $999. The Touch and Type keyboard covers can be purchased separately for $120 or $130, respectively.

JoystiqSurface with Windows 8 Pro tablet coming Feb. 9 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpcrelease-datesurfacesurface-prosurface-with-windows-8-prowindowsTue, 22 Jan 2013 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft Surface Pro launching in January starting at $899]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/microsoft-surface-pro-launching-in-january-starting-at-899/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/microsoft-surface-pro-launching-in-january-starting-at-899/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/30/microsoft-surface-pro-launching-in-january-starting-at-899/#comments Microsoft Surface Pro starting at $899, launching in JanuaryMicrosoft has pinpointed the price points for both versions of its forthcoming Surface Pro tablet, which is set to release sometime in January. When the new year does roll around, the 64GB Surface Pro will cost $899, while its 128GB twin will go for $999.

Both versions come with a stylus and otherwise identical internal specifications, although neither SKU includes a Touch/Type Cover, which costs an extra $120/$130 respectively. What your money does net you, however, is a higher-resolution screen than the Surface Pro's baby sister, a Core i5 processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics thingy, 4 gigs of RAM and (most importantly) the full version of Windows 8 Pro.

Due to its upgraded internal doohickies, the Pro's battery life is expected to be around half of that enjoyed by the Surface RT, which translates to a little over four and one-half hours of doin' stuff, according to our friends at Engadget. Which, should be plenty of time for the person you're sitting next to on that business flight to ask what kind of iPad you're using.

JoystiqMicrosoft Surface Pro launching in January starting at $899 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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